Natural Resource Advisor

2 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Full time

**Employment Opportunity**

Nokiiwin Tribal Council requires an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated **Natural Resources Advisor **The Natural Resources Advisor under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, facilitate the compliance of member First Nations’ with regulatory processes of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and meaningful engagement with industry partners in our member First Nations’ Traditional Territories.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Provide technical support to the Nokiiwin-affiliated First Nations on a variety of Natural Resource development projects, issues, and initiatives, which may impact First Nation community rights, interests, and way of life. Duties include research, liaising with various Ministries and reporting on the above-mentioned items.
- Plan and execute engagement activities with the Nokiiwin communities and Lands & Resource teams, such as consultation meetings, site tours and community information sessions etc. Duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling, confirming budgets, booking venues/catering, preparation of expense forms, purchase orders, agendas, briefings, briefing notes and leading meetings with Industry proponents, government officials, and community staff.
- Travel to communities to participate in, and present at, meetings. This may require overnight stays in communities, long-distance driving, and a varied work schedule.
- Develop and maintain contacts with proponents, government departments relevant to Natural Resource projects and initiatives.
- Maintain a thorough record of all activities and consultations associated with projects, relevant issues, and initiatives. Software such as MS SharePoint or other project management software may be implemented for project and other related coordination purposes.
- Develop communications for Nokiiwin communities regarding NRSA Projects. Communications tools may include, but are not limited to, letters, invitations, social media posts, brochures, research briefings and webpage postings etc.
- Work collaboratively with other staff of Nokiiwin Tribal Council, and with the Mineral Development Advisor on assigned projects, initiatives, and issues. Collaborative work to develop processes and standards for the anticipated expansion of the Natural Resource Sector department within Nokiiwin is expected.
- Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board of Directors via summary reports and teleconference or online meetings.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Completion of a Diploma or Degree in a natural resource management field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in a natural resource management field, which must include all the following;
- Experience with natural resource agency operations (environmental values, issues, land survey system, land use planning, and/or natural resources management concepts and processes).
- Experience with common laws, including such natural resource aspects as riparian rights, easements, rights of way, under-surface rights, covenants, and timber reservations, and/or current or potential case law in joint stewardship and resource responsibility.
- Experience working positively and respectfully with clients, community groups, First Nations, other government agencies and industry.
- Experience managing small teams
- Demonstrated experience working with First Nations in Northern Ontario; must be committed to learning more about Anishinaabe culture and history (fluency in Anishinaabe, knowledge and appreciation of Anishinaabe culture and heritage are assets)
- Demonstrated ability to discuss technical components of Natural Resource Development regulations, approval processes and planning to a wide range of audiences
- Experience managing budgets and project expenses
- Should be comfortable with public speaking and delivering presentations
- Valid driver’s license and current satisfactory criminal reference check is required
- Ability to travel extensively and work in Nokiiwin communities
- Successful completion of a Level 1: Police Criminal Reference Check

As a Federally regulated employer, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Anticipated Start Date: February 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in a natural resource management field: 3 years (preferred)
- demonstrated work with First Nations: 3 years (preferred)
- natural resource operations ie., land survey, planning etc.: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-31
Expected start date: 2023-02-13

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